Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 9:25 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:30 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Oct 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:315.19:575.23:460.14:060.17:066:56Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:175.210:395.14:310.14:540.27:076:55Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:025.211:215.05:130.15:400.37:076:53Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:455.15:530.26:240.47:086:52Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:034.812:275.16:290.47:070.67:096:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:464.61:094.97:020.67:480.87:106:49Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:304.41:524.87:320.78:311.07:106:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:174.32:394.78:030.89:181.27:116:47Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:074.23:304.78:420.910:111.37:126:45Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:594.24:224.79:341.011:061.37:136:44Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:504.25:144.710:391.011:591.27:136:43Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:424.36:054.811:450.97:146:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:344.46:574.912:511.012:470.77:156:40Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:264.67:475.01:410.81:460.67:166:39Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:154.88:335.12:290.52:420.47:176:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:015.09:155.13:150.33:360.27:176:36New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:445.39:575.14:010.14:290.17:186:35New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:275.410:395.04:470.05:220.17:196:34New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:125.511:264.95:32-0.16:140.17:206:33Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:045.56:19-0.17:060.17:216:31Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:204.71:045.47:070.07:590.37:226:30Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:234.52:105.37:580.18:560.47:226:29Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:304.43:175.28:570.39:570.57:236:28First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:364.44:205.110:010.410:570.67:246:27First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:384.55:195.111:060.411:550.57:256:26First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:374.66:145.112:090.47:266:25Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:344.77:085.112:500.31:080.37:276:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:304.97:585.11:420.22:030.27:286:23Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:225.18:455.02:300.12:550.27:296:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:095.29:285.03:160.03:440.17:296:21Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:545.310:104.93:590.04:320.27:306:20Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, NC today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, NC is approximately 12:27 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Wilmington, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658120. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658120.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, NC is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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